Ascension books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Ascension series?"

"There are eight books in the Ascension series, published between 2013 and 2019."

Q: "What is the first book in the Ascension series?"

"The first book in the Ascension series is Sacrificed in Shadow, published in 2013."

Q: "Should I read the Descent series before Ascension?"

"Yes, Ascension is a direct sequel series to Descent. Reading Descent first gives you the background on key characters and the world's history."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Sacrificed in Shadow	2013	S.M. Reine	Buy
2	Oaths of Blood	2013	S.M. Reine	Buy
3	Ruled by Steel	2013	S.M. Reine	Buy
4	Caged in Bone	2013	S.M. Reine	Buy
5	Lost in Prophecy	2014	S.M. Reine	Buy
6	Torn by Fury	2014	S.M. Reine	Buy
7	Sins of Eden	2014	S.M. Reine	Buy
8	The Second Coming	2019	S.M. Reine	Buy

Ascension picks up after the events of the Descent series and raises the stakes considerably. Over eight books published between 2013 and 2019, the series deals with apocalyptic conflicts between angelic and demonic forces while its characters try to hold the world together.

The series is one of the core pillars of the Descentverse, and events here have ripple effects across many of Reine’s other books. Readers who followed the Descent series will find this a natural and satisfying continuation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ascension series?

There are eight books in the Ascension series, published between 2013 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Ascension series?

The first book in the Ascension series is Sacrificed in Shadow, published in 2013.

Should I read the Descent series before Ascension?

Yes, Ascension is a direct sequel series to Descent. Reading Descent first gives you the background on key characters and the world’s history.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order